Chapter 140: Slaughtering Soul Sages Like Pigs and Dogs
Soul Tools!
The devastating blow against the attackers from the Spirit Hall came from the soul tools carried by the Nine Stars Academy students. These were the latest Level Seven offensive soul tools developed by the Nine Stars Hall—Glorious Divine Needles. With just a minimal amount of soul power, they could unleash attack beams rivaling the power of a Soul Sage.
The rules of the soul master tournament forbade the use of external tools, including soul tools. However, being ambushed in the wild meant no such restrictions applied, and Xiao Yu promptly gave the order to use soul tools to launch a counterattack.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
A series of metallic blasts echoed as countless beams of red light rained down like a merciless reaper, harvesting the lives of the black-clad attackers.
After several volleys, the attackers' casualties exceeded a hundred, with many writhing on the ground, moaning in pain.
"Damn it!"
A curse rang out as a figure suddenly soared into the air, revealing a golden eagle radiating light behind him. Eight soul rings—three yellow, two purple, and three black—spun around the golden eagle. This man was one of the Spirit Hall's platinum bishops, Lordial, an individual with an impressive Level 88 soul power.
"Seventh Soul Skill, Golden Eagle Avatar!"
The light of his seventh soul ring flared up, manifesting the majestic form of the golden eagle. The terrifying surge of soul power rippled through the air, nullifying the new wave of attacks launched by the Nine Stars Hall's soul tools.
At the same time, several figures leapt forward like unleashed tigers, rapidly closing in on Xiao Yu.
"Die!"
The leader of the approaching figures was a Soul Sage whose martial soul was a Flame Lizard. With a roar, the lizard unleashed a fierce ray of fire.
"Soul Bone Skill, Death Stare!"
Xiao Yu activated his soul power, sending out a psychic attack that shimmered with a faint white light, striking faster than the incoming fire.
The Flame Lizard Soul Sage felt an excruciating pain pierce through his mind, turning his mental sea into a blank void, halting his fire attack instantly.
In a flash, Xiao Yu appeared before the stunned Flame Lizard Soul Sage, his sword, the Nether King Sword, darting forward like a snake, piercing through the man's chest.
"What?!"
The black-clad figures following the Flame Lizard Soul Sage froze, their faces pale with shock. They halted in their tracks, unable to process what had just happened.
Among them were other Soul Sages, but none had the soul power of the Flame Lizard Soul Sage. If he had been killed in one swift move, what chance did they have? A suffocating wave of fear gripped their hearts.
These soul masters had joined the Spirit Hall after Bibi Dong rose to power, not out of any faith in the Angel God but for the promise of luxury and benefits. They valued their lives above all else.
But Xiao Yu showed no mercy. After dispatching the Flame Lizard Soul Sage, he charged ahead, his sword flashing like lightning. The blade cut through the air with an unstoppable force, striking with thunderous power.
"Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar!"
One of Xiao Yu's targets, a Soul Sage with a Sword martial soul, instinctively activated his strongest skill, summoning his weapon spirit. A long sword materialized before him to block Xiao Yu's attack.
Clang!
The swords clashed with a deafening noise, sparks flying in all directions.
The Sword Soul Sage staggered backward several steps. Despite having greater soul power than Xiao Yu and using his Weapon Avatar, he still fell behind. This exposed the tremendous difference in the quality of their martial souls.
Xiao Yu pivoted swiftly, the light of his fifth soul ring blazing. His sword slashed through the void, its momentum fierce and unyielding. The blade extended abruptly and pierced through the Sword Soul Sage's body without resistance.
"Bastard!"
Behind the Sword Soul Sage was a Soul Sage wielding a Giant Axe martial soul. Furious over the sudden death of his close friend, he let out an enraged roar. The axe appeared in mid-air and swung down at Xiao Yu with brutal force.
Xiao Yu let out a cold chuckle. As he withdrew his sword and pivoted, his soul power erupted once more, casting his fifth soul skill a second time in mere seconds.
Immense soul power surged around him, accompanied by a fierce, biting wind. With a deft movement of his sword, lethal sword energy, steeped in a chilling killing intent, surged directly toward the Giant Axe.
"Boom—"
With a resounding explosion, the Giant Axe was shattered by the Nether King Sword.
The terrifying energy wave, fueled by the shattering of the axe, surged overwhelmingly toward the Giant Axe Soul Sage.
"Pffft!"
The Giant Axe Soul Sage spat out a mouthful of blood, collapsing to one knee and gasping for breath.
Just Xiao Yu's fifth soul skill alone had rendered a weapon-type Soul Sage incapacitated.
Xiao Yu walked slowly toward the Giant Axe Soul Sage, his sword flicking lightly. In an instant, the massive head of the Soul Sage rolled to the ground.
"Hiss!"
The remaining black-clad attackers gasped, looking at Xiao Yu as if he were death itself, their eyes filled with terror and disbelief.
Three Soul Sages. Those were three full-fledged Soul Sages! And in less than a minute, they had all fallen under Xiao Yu's sword. Was this man really just a Soul Emperor?
"Damn you, you deserve to die!"
Lordial was infuriated. The three fallen Soul Sages were his loyal subordinates, and their loss was no small blow.
With a roar, his golden wings flapped at full speed, turning him into a streak of light aimed straight at Xiao Yu.
At that moment, a broad and imposing figure stepped into his path—it was Nine Stars Academy's leading instructor, Xuanwu.
"Get out of my way!"
Lordial shouted angrily, releasing his second soul skill with a wave of his hand. A golden orb of energy shot toward Xuanwu.
Xuanwu snorted, lifting his right hand and slapping down. The golden orb burst into countless shimmering particles, dissipating into the air.
At the same time, radiant light erupted from Xuanwu's entire body. Behind him appeared a mythical creature with a large head, small body, dragon scales, turtle limbs, and a serpent tail—Xuanwu's martial soul, the Black Tortoise, one of the four great divine beasts.
According to conventional wisdom, summoned warriors' martial souls were based on their constellation armor or their past abilities. But for reasons unknown, Xuanwu's martial soul was not his Zodiac Libra but instead awakened as the Black Tortoise, imbued with the bloodline of a divine beast.
As the martial soul possessed him, two yellow, two purple, and four black soul rings rose at his feet. The divine beast's unique, overpowering aura instantly eclipsed Lordial's killing intent.
Lordial halted his charge. From Xuanwu, he sensed a lethal threat. This Soul Douluo was anything but ordinary, perhaps even surpassing him.
(End of Chapter)
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